Ninja - AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine & Frother, 13 Drink Presets, Built-In Grinder, 2 Swappable Bean Hoppers - Stainless Steel
About This Item
- Key Specs
- Care And Cleaning Instructions: Hand wash
- Automation Level: Automatic (Espresso makers can be equipped with several features to automate the brewing process. Semi-automatic machines allow you to be hands on and control everything from the grind to the brew time of the shot, while automatic machines have a manually controlled brew time taking the guesswork out of when the shot is done. Super automatic machines can grind, tamp, and brew the shot with the press of a button and some may even have a automatic frother or steamer to create your favorite café drinks at home.)
- Preset Beverage Settings: Espresso, Double espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Drip coffee, Flat white, Hot water, Iced coffee
- Integrated Grinder: true (A built-in grinder allows whole beans to be ground as needed, ensuring optimal freshness.)
- Burr Mill Grinding System: true
- Number of Grind Settings: 50
- Bars of Pressure: 9 (The number of bars of pressure used during brewing. Generally, 9 bars of pressure is considered industry standard for brewing espresso.)
- General
- Brand: Ninja
- Model Number: AE1051
- Product Name: AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine & Frother, 13 Drink Presets, Built-In Grinder, 2 Swappable Bean Hoppers
- Color: Stainless Steel
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 15.82 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 10.6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 19.59 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 40 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Care And Cleaning Instructions: Hand wash
- Body Material: Stainless Steel
- BPA-Free: true (Plastic that is free of the chemical bisphenol A.)
- Chemical Disclosures: This product contains aluminum, stainless steel ingredients (chromium, manganese, nickel, phosphorous). For more information about chemicals in this product, visit https://res.cloudinary.com/sharkninja-na/image/upload/v1762888614/PFAS_Data_list_102025.pdf (The disclosure of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) and/or other chemicals.)
- Functions
- Automation Level: Automatic (Espresso makers can be equipped with several features to automate the brewing process. Semi-automatic machines allow you to be hands on and control everything from the grind to the brew time of the shot, while automatic machines have a manually controlled brew time taking the guesswork out of when the shot is done. Super automatic machines can grind, tamp, and brew the shot with the press of a button and some may even have a automatic frother or steamer to create your favorite café drinks at home.)
- Preset Beverage Settings: Espresso, Double espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Drip coffee, Flat white, Hot water, Iced coffee
- Features
- Integrated Grinder: true (A built-in grinder allows whole beans to be ground as needed, ensuring optimal freshness.)
- Burr Mill Grinding System: true
- Number of Grind Settings: 50
- Coffee Bean Hopper Capacity: 2 pounds
- Removable Water Reservoir: true (Allows for convenient refills and cleaning of the reservoir.)
- Water Reservoir Capacity: 80 ounces
- Coffee Type Used: Beans, Grounds
- Control Type: Button
- Programmable: true
- Steam Nozzle: true (This integrated feature connects to the machine's heating vessel and hot steam warms the milk and also adds air to create a froth for your beverage.)
- Removable Drip Tray: true
- Power
- Bars of Pressure: 9 (The number of bars of pressure used during brewing. Generally, 9 bars of pressure is considered industry standard for brewing espresso.)
- Auto Shut-Off: true (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Wattage: 1650 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- Product Safety Certifications and Standard(s): cULus (Lists the applicable certifications and/or standards, as stated by the manufacturer, in which the product has met the requirements for the assurance of quality and safety.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 622356693301
Ninja AutoBarista Pro is the only fully automatic machine that crafts true 9-bar espresso, authentic drip coffee, and rapid cold brew drinks like a barista.* Grind iQ technology auto-selects from 50 grind settings for smooth, balanced, results every time. With a 15-bar system tuned to 9-bar pressure, it delivers authentic espresso with real crema across 13 one-touch presets — from cold brew to cappuccino. FrothPerfect technology creates hands-free, café-quality microfoam in five styles, hot or iced, dairy or plant-based, all with zero barista skills required. The additional bean hopper allows you to effortlessly switch between roasts, no mixing of flavours, no leftover beans, no limits.
- Your Cafe, Your Kitchen: Get rich, barista-quality coffee & espresso drinks made exactly the way you love them — without the effort or guesswork.
- 13 Drinks You'll Love: From your morning espresso to a cold brew or frothy cappuccino — every café favorite, ready at the touch of a button.
- Swap your beans, Not Standards: One machine, any beans. Two swappable hoppers allow you to effortlessly switch between roasts: brew dark, light, decaf, or anything in between. No mixed flavors, no leftover beans, no limits.
- Grind iQ Technology: Automatically calibrated for smooth, balanced flavor, without bitterness. Intelligently selects from 50 grind settings so every cup is perfectly dialed in from bean to brew.
- Fresh-Ground, Every Cup: Because coffee tastes better when it's fresh. Whole beans ground to order, so every drink tastes like it was made just for you.
- Real Espresso. Real Crema: Not an imitation — the kind of smooth, rich shot you'd expect from your favorite café, made effortlessly at home.
- Froth The Way It Should Be: Silky microfoam, hot or iced, dairy or plant-based — the finishing touch that makes every drink feel special.
- Easy Clean-Up: Auto-rinse, removable parts, and a self-drying interior fan mean your machine is always fresh and ready — so your next cup is always the best one.
Whats Included
- Ninja AutoBarista ProFully Automatic Espresso Machine
- (2) 340g Swapple Bean Hoppers
- 80oz water reservoir
- Milk jug
- Removable drip tray
- Adjustable cup tray
- Water filter & filter housing
- Water hardness testing kit
- Descale solution
- 2-pack cleaning tablets, Cleaning Brush, Brew unit lubricant
Q: Is this true cold brew? How, specifically?
A: The AE1051 Ninja AutoBarista does make true cold brew. It brews at a lower temperature for a naturally sweet coffee with minimal bitterness, not just hot coffee over ice.
Q: Is the coffee brewed in plastic or metal? I am looking for plastic free path for the hot water
A: The AutoBarista is designed so that hot water or coffee does not come into contact with plastic after leaving the reservoir, and the internal lines are made from food-safe materials.
A: Yes, the AutoBarista is available in additional colors beyond stainless steel, including Midnight Blue, Oat Milk, and Bronze. Availability may vary by retailer and region.
Q: How do you make the cold foam
A: in the milk frother! there is also a setting when making cold drinks
A: Yes. If your goal is authentic espresso, the Ninja Auto Barista Pro is designed as a true espresso machine rather than simply a coffee maker. It produces true 9-bar espresso extraction, which is the industry standard pressure used for traditional espresso brewing. The machine uses a 15-bar pump system tuned to deliver 9 bars at the coffee puck, helping create proper extraction and crema.
A: The maximum brewing temperature for coffee reaches roughly 160°F to 170°F. For the milk frother, it reaches up to 186°F (86°C) on its highest setting.
Q: Can this machine make hot chocolate?
A: It has the option to put out hot water!
Q: Can you brew coffee manually or only with the automatic settings?
A: Yes, you can brew coffee using the automatic settings on your Ninja AutoBarista, as it’s designed for fully automatic operation, including grinding, brewing, and frothing. While you can customize settings like strength, temperature, and shot volume, there is no manual brewing mode for coffee. You can, however, use the “froth only” function separately for milk.
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 78 reviews
- Ease of Use (37)
- Drink Variety (24)
- Design (9)
- Automation (7)
- User Profiles (5)
- Size (6)
- Consistency (4)
- Bean Usage Efficiency (3)
- Brewing Speed (3)
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| Pros for Ninja - AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine & Frother, 13 Drink Presets, Built-In Grinder, 2 Swappable Bean Hoppers - Stainless Steel | |||
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| Ease of Use, Design, Drink Variety, Automation, User Profiles | There were no pros for this product— | Ease of Use, Coffee Quality, Overall Performance, Design, Frother Performance | Ease of Use, Coffee Quality, Overall Performance |
| Cons for Ninja - AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine & Frother, 13 Drink Presets, Built-In Grinder, 2 Swappable Bean Hoppers - Stainless Steel | |||
| Size, Consistency, Bean Usage Efficiency, Brewing Speed | There were no cons for this product— | Noise Level | There were no cons for this product— |
































































